Killer Instinct Not in Development at Rare

Despite famously being a production of british studio Rare, it appears as though the forthcoming reboot of the Killer Instinct franchise. Killer Instinct was revealed as an Xbox One exclusive at Microsoft Studios’ press conference yesterday, and is expected to launch this winter.

[Timesplitter14]

You know what, that's almost a good thing considering how their later games turned out. All the main talent of Rare has left the studio anyway

[Kalowest]

It need more blood and a darker tone/atmosphere, other than that it looks great.

[BullyMangler]

they replaced jaygo's ninja sword with what appears to now be a pirate blade.

what poop

[Timesplitter14]

Actually scratch that, I just saw the list of games the new KI devs have made.

- GI Joe
- Green Lantern
- Battleship

... yeah.
I'd be surprised if this game is even worth a rent.

[Mikeyy]

"
... yeah.
I'd be surprised if this game is even worth a rent. "

Can you even rent games on the Xbone??? Lol.

[Blastoise]

I'm still amazed this game was actually announced

Never thought I'd see the day

[dasbeer88]

Either MS noticed their profits were cutting ever so slightly due to the failed Xbox One debut, or they FINALLY decided to listen to fans for once, either way they want to make money with this new KI game.

[--Onilink--]

well if we consider your 1st choice, it means whoever is making this game is so awesome that they made everything we saw in 3 weeks...

[MrChow666]

troll harder

[gta2800]

I got really excited when I saw the title and voice pop up but was quickly disappointed when I saw the actual game. It looked like a $19.99 Live/PSN type of game -_-

[YungDragon]

Apparently Microsoft had to settle some Legal Issues with Fox over the name Killer Instinct. They resolved it around April, which is why it's taken this long for them to announce the game.

[Qrphe]

It doesn't really matter, the old Rare been gone for a while now. Actually, it's probably even better this way since Rare hasn't done anything worthwhile in years.

[A7XEric]

Kameo was a great new IP. Despite PDZs horrific story/voice acting was a solid shooter. Viva Pinata is one of the best sim/strategy games of this gen. And even though Nuts and Bolts was radically different, it was still a great game even if wasn't the sequel we all wanted.

I'm pretty sure Rare's Microsoft portfolio dwarfs Double Helix's.

[colonel179]

I love Killer Instinct and been asking for a new one since KI2, however, the new one looks weird. I am not liking the art style and the design so far. It obviously looked like they put it together in a very short time and it is not even in alpha state, but still. I am going to wait, but I am definitely skeptical at the moment. Something shouldn't have happened.

[HammadTheBeast]

I wish they'd keep the original character design.

[zebramocha]

I thought sames as the old ones are not bad.

[GiggMan]

I kind of got that feeling during the press conference. Something just wasn't right but I still wish them luck.

[theWB27]

Hope it returns to glory...that announcer gave me greeat memories

[Godmars290]

If it were being made by Rare it still wouldn't be made by its original team.

[nigelp520]

JAGO looks stupid -_____________-

[NaAsAr]

I have to admit, seeing saberwolf and hearing the announcer brought back memories. I would consider an X1 just for this game. ;)

[Foxgod]

I think it looks great, and full of craziness.
I also like the new design of Jago, the overhaul was much needed, as the original designs are a bit too plain for nowadays standards.

Mortal kombat characters also had a major overhaul since then, and KI is as close as it gets to MK, with a delicious street fighter dip on it.

[Heavenly King]

And all the excitement goes to the drain.

Still I would never buy a DRM/No used games/no rental TV BOX.

[greatcrusader44]

Many may consider this good news, but now Double Helix is working on it.

Out of the frying pan, and into the fire.

[grassyknoll]

It's by Double Helix, do not get your hopes up.

[Foxgod]

Every developer can learn, mature, and become successful after enough experience and training, look where naughty dog has gotten.
They went from an average developer that created mario clones back in the day that only mario made money with platforming, to sony´s biggest inhouse developer.

[grassyknoll]

Crash was amazing though. This company has never created even a average game. You never know, but my expectations are very low.

[Belking]

BS, the game is being developed by Rare and Double Helix. Do people think Rare isn't gonna be overseeing there own creation?...lol

[josephayal]

I hope they announce Killer Instinct 3 for the PS4 at E3

[Jag-T1000]

That ain't gonna happen. That's like asking sony to announce God of War for Xbox One.